176 Mr. J. L. Bonhote on th<^ Rqnirrph 



Sciurus Schlegtli, Gr.iy. 



Sciurus aythrogeni/s, Schlegel, op. cit. p. 29 (nee Waterhouae). 

 Sciurus Schlegeli, Gray, Ann. & Mag. Nat. Hist. xx. 1867, p. 278. 



The hairs of the upper parts black, with fulvous annula- 

 tions in such a manner that the general colour is black on the 

 head, neck, back, and feet, the light annulations being most 

 marked on the sides, where they form a faint stripe, wliich is 

 bordered by a distinct sublateral black stripe. The under- 

 parts and the sides of the face chestnut. 



Dimensions: — Head and body 200 millim., tail 225. 



Hab. Kenia, N. Celebes. 



Sciurus rufoniger^ Gray. 



Sciurus rufoniffra, Gray, Ann. & Ma^. Xat. Hist. x. 1842, p. 263 ; List 



Mamm.B. .M. 1843, p. 142 (nee Pucli.). 

 Sciurus rufoni(jer, Gray, Ann. & Mag. Nat. Hist. xx. 1867, p. 278. 



This species, which is known only from the type, has the 

 whole of the head, back, tail, and outer sides of limbs and feet 

 rich black, with a very faint but distinct pale tinge, forming 

 a light lateral stripe, which spreads out over the thighs. 

 Underparts and inner sides of limbs rich chestnut. 



Dimensions apparently as in the larger forms of this group. 



Hah. Unknown. 



Type, B.M. 38. 3. 13. 29. 



Sciurus rufoniger plutOy Gray. 

 Macroxus phtto, Gray, Ann. & Mag. Nat, Hist. xx. 1867, p. 283. 



Whole of head, upper parts, outer sides of limbs, feet, and tail 

 rich glossy black. The remainder dark chestnut. In some 

 individuals there is a faint but clear short white lateral stripe. 



Dimensions : — Head and body 200 millim., tail 220, hind 

 foot 50. 



Hab. Sarawak, Borneo. 



Type, B.M. 56. 9. 19. 6. 



This form seems to be generally distributed in Borneo 

 and some of the neighbouring islands ; there are also speci- 

 mens from Sumatra. 



Key to the Group. 



A. Hairs on the back not annulated. 



n^. Whitish lateral stripe present. Face 

 and cheeks not blacK. 



